Job Opportunity for Lead – Finance, Landscape Restoration at WRI India in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Lead – Finance, Landscape Restoration

**Department:** Food, Land and Water

**Location:** New Delhi, India

**About WRI India:**

WRI India, an independent charity, works to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development.  With over 250 researchers across offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, WRI India translates research and analysis into actionable solutions for environmental protection, livelihood enhancement, and improved human well-being.  The organization is associated with the global research organization, World Resources Institute (WRI).  WRI India’s Food, Land and Water program focuses on sustainable and resilient food and land use systems, employing nature-based solutions like landscape restoration and sustainable agriculture to address climate change, improve livelihoods, and enhance nutritional security.  The program works with diverse stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and community organizations.

**Job Summary:**

WRI India seeks a Lead – Finance, Landscape Restoration to spearhead the financial strategy and implementation of landscape restoration projects. This role requires a blended finance approach to attract diverse funding sources and develop sustainable financial models for restoration businesses.  The successful candidate will lead a team, manage projects, conduct research, engage with stakeholders, and advocate for supportive policies.

**Responsibilities:**

* **Executing Restoration Finance Strategy and Projects (60%):** Lead project execution, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards; monitor project performance and financial disbursement; develop sustainable financial models and instruments; design investment strategies; identify public, private, and blended finance sources; conduct research on finance and investment; author knowledge products; advocate for progressive policies.

* **Program Management (20%):** Support strategic planning; lead and mentor a team; develop and implement work plans; facilitate capacity building; manage program budgets; oversee data collection and reporting; ensure compliance with donor requirements.

* **Partnership and Engagement (20%):** Develop new partnerships; attend meetings and events; represent WRI India; communicate program tools and solutions; engage with external partners.

**Qualifications:**

* Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.

* Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in strategic planning and project leadership within finance and natural resource management/restoration sectors.

* Experience leading teams in designing and delivering market-oriented solutions and/or structuring, capitalizing, and implementing financial instruments.

* Experience with the private sector, particularly corporate business or financial systems related to land use and/or restoration.

* Understanding of finance, restoration, sustainability investments, business models, ESG, green finance, and/or landscape and restoration in India.

* Proficiency in developing financial models for investment analysis and valuations.

* Experience leading high-level research and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.

* Excellent communication, partner management, and donor engagement skills.

* Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

* Professional fluency in English; fluency in Hindi is advantageous.

* Strategic thinking and ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.

* Strong leadership and team management skills.

* Data-driven approach to decision-making.

* Ability to manage competing priorities.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

**Compensation:**  25,00,000 to 34,00,000 CTC Per Annum (commensurate with experience and skills).  WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Duration:** 2 years (extendable based on performance and project requirements).  Start date is as soon as possible.